Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
The more obnoxious Fred, the less you should pay attention to him.

unacceptable

Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
The more obnoxious Fred, the less attention you should pay to him.

unacceptable

Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
Students wanted to write a letter.

acceptable

Is the following sentence linguistically acceptable?
What have you eaten?


acceptable